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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

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processes, including production planning, logistics, finance, maintenance, quality and materials management. Projects of the legally independent entity are to be carried out for Audi. XL2's headquarters are located in Heilbronn in Germany, in close proximity to Audi’s production site in Neckarsulm.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Germany has embarked on a large-scale Energiewende (energy transition)—a policy-driven shift away from nuclear and fossil energy to a renewable energy economy. This scenario would ensure that Germany meets its climate targets, Siemens said. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge. Electricity prices in comparison. Euro cents/kWh.

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Energy ministers agree to help speed up global deployment of carbon capture and storage

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The following governments agreed to continue or initiate action in support of one or more of these recommendations by the next Clean Energy Ministerial: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Republic of Korea, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the United Kingdom.

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ASML’s threat to leave uncovers deeper concerns in Netherlands Inc – ET Auto

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With the rise of far-right parties across other European countries, similar concerns are being voiced in Germany, where CEOs from Infineon to Volkswagen have warned about the threat of right-wing extremism to the country’s economy. “You’d need two hands to count them.” “You’d need two hands to count them.”

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Major power and gas company E.ON splitting in two; focusing on renewables, spinning off conventional power generation

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Düsseldorf, Germany-base E.ON, one of the world’s largest investor-owned power and gas companies, is adopting a new strategic direction under which is will split itself in two. will therefore take the necessary legal steps to combine these units. itself will focus on renewables, distribution networks, and customer solutions.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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Finance structures would be created and funded by developed countries, encouraging developing countries and emerging economies to minimize future emissions and adapt to future effects of climate change. All agreements would be legally binding, and would be subject to independent verification. degrees Celsius.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. The result is a marketplace that is more competitive with better products. H2USA, the new U.S.

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